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Using oscillation to speed learning #
I've been reading Without Miracles. I had just read about children learning labels. The example was a child looking at a bird and then being told it was called a "bird", then looking at a different bird and being told it was a "bird". The child then has to generalize and consider that other small flying creatures are likely to be "birds" as well. However, upon seeing a butterfly and being told it was not a bird, the child then has to refine his understanding of what a "bird" is.
This form of learning, with overgeneralization followed by correction, may well be faster than undergeneralizing. For example, what would happen if the child only believed the two creatures he saw were birds, and did not label other small flying creatures as birds until explicitly told they were birds? He'd learn slower.
I was at the beach, looking at tide pools, when I realized there's a similarity to the child's learning. Rivers flow in one direction (usually) and have a certain amount of life in them. Beaches have water flowing in both directions, due to waves (short time scale), tides (medium time scale), and seasons (long time scale). The diversity of life in tide pools is far greater than what I've seen in rivers.
In the case of the child's learning, generalization (classifying everything as a bird) is one direction and correction (being told that some creatures previously thought to be birds are not) is the other direction. Could it be that oscillation leads to faster "learning" than a steady stream?
The advantage of learning and then correcting mistakes is that you can learn faster than if you were learning cautiously enough to avoid making mistakes. Many AI algorithms are of the cautious sort. It may be that it'd be better to have our games learn patterns very quickly and then keep a set of exceptions. For example, in Simulated Annealing, we slowly lower the temperature until the system stabilizes. It may be better to quickly lower the temperature, then raise it again, and continue oscillating for some time. In Neural Networks we change the neuron parameters very slowly. It may be better to change them quickly, then change them back if needed.
I'm enjoying the book a great deal but I haven't yet figured out how I might use this for my own games. My intuition tells me that there's something very useful here, but I haven't pinpointed anything specific.
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The Guild 2 #
Yesterday I took a look at the demo for The Guild 2. It's a strange game. It's somewhat like The Sims in that you have a character that has relationships with other people in the game, and you can start a family. It's somewhat like a role playing game in that you have classes, skills, abilities, attributes, experience points, combat, etc. It's somewhat like a city-building strategy game in that you can build mines, businesses, houses, and so on. The graphics and music are nice. The world feels alive—there are people wandering around, with jobs and relationships and government positions and alliances and feuds. While standing around, a random person came up to me and gave me a cake. I'm very impressed with the game world.
The problem is that someone forgot to design a fun game. In trying to do lots of different styles of games, it does none of them well.
The game is rather tedious. You have to keep track of your relationships with everyone else. These seem to be influenced by your position in society, your family, your religion, who you work for, and who works for you. It has more detail than The Sims (for example, you can buy objects and give them as gifts to someone) and more relationships to keep track of than in Tropico. The problem is that there's too much information, and you can't act on most of it. You only indirectly influence it. This is something that is impressive and thus appealing to game designers, but it's not actually any fun.
To run a business, you have to click on your cart, send it to the market, buy raw materials (prices are set by supply and demand) by dragging them into your cart, then send the cart back to your shop, drag the materials from the cart to the shop's inventory, click on an employee, and tell him to make an item. Then you wait for a while, and once the item is ready, you drag the item to the cart, send the cart to the market, and drag the item to the market stall to sell it (prices are set by supply and demand). It's impressive, but it's boring. Imagine if Warcraft had done this—you'd have to tell each orc to walk to the mine, pick up a tool, mine for metal, pick up the metal, carry it back to the storehouse, and then walk back to the mine. You have to do this for each business you run in The Guild 2. Although there is a way to set this on auto-pilot, there never should've been this much detail. The programmers wasted too much time with this.
There's also combat, positions in government, bribery, assassinations, thievery, a legal system (including court cases), and lots more complexity to this game. That's the real problem: there's too much to keep track of and do, and too little reward for doing it. You get to play out the drudgery of living as a serf in the Middle Ages. I can't even describe how bad the UI is.
There are also some amusing things in the game. Every building has a name: Better Homes, Lumpy & Liquid, The Hot Spot, Raw Iron Raw Power, A Waste of Paint, Roof Included, The Funny Farm. The help text is often strange:
... Scholars are also not adverse to compliments and gifts and will even let themselves be persuaded to dance.
Once the initial awkwardness has faded one can oft soften a reluctant scholar with soft embraces and gentle kisses, bewitch him in private conversation or even climb into a tub with him. But beware of using too much imagination in your courting, for scholars seldom appreciate variety.
There are odd player skills: Master of manure, Pack mule, Kama Sutra master, Exploiter, Great preacher, Deep sleep, Local club president, Face of innocence, Dorian Grayish. The description for the "Strong hair growth" skill starts out like this:
You have been blessed by nature with a curious biological phenomenon: whenever you must rot in the dungeon because of some misdeed, your hair begins to grow at a breathtaking speed. After a few hours, you look as though you have been mouldering for 30 years. ...
Even though the game doesn't look like it'll be any fun for most people, I do recommend that game developers try out the demo. Look for things that you might think would be cool in a game: multiple genres (from role playing to real time strategy to business simulation to action/combat), deep and complex simulation (relationships, businesses, employment, politics, law), open-endedness, etc. Try to figure out whether they are actually fun for a player or merely impressive to a developer. I would have loved to design and write a game like this. It's so impressive that it's sad to see that it's not at all fun.
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As actors, it's easy to get stuck focusing on what you don't have yet: a starring role, a great agent, an Oscar, etc. But what about what you do have? You have a life. If you have chosen to act, then you have the opportunity to live a life focused on being the best actor you can be. I would like to tell you about two friends of mine who are actors to their core and whose days, from sun up to sun down, are dedicated to their craft.
I met Steve and Andy almost 15 years ago. They were students of mine, two of my first and two of my favorites. They are dynamic, curious, and totally invested in their artistic growth. They were also hard working and smart, and they pushed this new teacher to be the same. When class was over, I knew I would keep in close contact with them, and 15 years later, I count them as two of the finest and most inspirational friends in my life.
Steve and Andy have never craved fame or its trappings. There is a purity to them. They want to create, to work, and to be the best and most expansive actors they can be. They are members of various theater companies as well as a group of artists who write original plays and movies and raise the money to make these projects. When they have an extra few bucks they take classes to make sure that their skills are sharp and that they are always growing as actors. They live on purpose; every waking moment is filled with their craft in one form or another.
They don't measure their success by anyone's yardstick but their own. And although they have been through tough times, they are the most successful people I know. They do what they love all the time, and they are insanely joyful. These are actors with a capitol A. They have a strong appreciation for the brevity of life and they don't waste a moment on wishing, hoping, or whining. They know that acting is about doing not discussing.
It's not always comfortable to live a life that is so committed to an artistic pursuit. Separately and together, they have had some epically awful apartments. There have also been many times when money has been really tight and times when they've been flat broke. They have had to have day jobs over the years of course, but even here, they each made a real effort to stay creative. Andy is very visual person who loves tiny details. Years ago he took a cake decorating class and got himself hired in a bakery. By applying his strong visual sensibility and attention to detail, two qualities that make him such a specific and interesting actor, he soon became a well-known and well-paid "cake artist." Steve is a sound person, loves music, really loud music in fact. So he apprenticed with a renowned sound designer for almost 2 years and is now, himself, a much sought after sound designer for clubs. So, even when they're not acting, Steve and Andy are flexing and strengthening their creative muscles.
They don't make an effort to "network," they don't have to. Their network is everyone in their lives. They're always in the game, involved in numerous projects and working with actors, writers, directors, and technicians of all stripes. They get some great auditions from all of these "connections" even when they don't have the best agent, or any agent at all. People in the business love their dedication and passion and want to help them, myself included. The casting community knows them as highly skilled, courageous, and versatile actors, so they are brought in again and again on a wide variety of roles. They don't put pressure on their auditions. If they don't get the job, its okay. They know they'll be acting again the next day. But, because they are so well trained and constantly involved in their craft, their auditions almost always go well and they book a very healthy amount of jobs.
I asked Steve and Andy if I could interview them for this article. They said no because they don't feel that what they do and how they live their lives should be considered special.
They're right. If what you truly want is to be the best actor you can be then living your life in this totally dedicated, passionate, "all-in" way is the only option that really makes sense.
Craig Wallace is the creator and award-winning teacher of The Wallace Audition Technique, an audition preparation system that he developed based on his years of experience as a studio executive, talent agent and casting consultant. In his 14 years of teaching, he has seen the careers of hundreds of his students take off. He is also the author of the best-selling book, "The Best of You – Winning Auditions Your Way."
Craig is currently teaching his audition technique classes and his Meditation for Actors classes in Santa Monica, CA. For more information visit www.wallaceauditiontechnique.com.
You can follow Craig on Twitter @craigteach and like him on Facebook.


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Plant Sciences Option – B.S.
About The Program
Plant scientists study the physiology, ecology, development, systematics, and natural history of plants. They are curious about how plants work, enjoy solving problems, and often are deeply committed both to solving pressing environmental problems and helping society. Plant scientists study a wide variety of organisms, from algae to flowering plants, and utilize an assortment of approaches involving the tools of molecular biology to those of ecology. Plant scientists work in the public and private sectors, for arboreta and gardens, commercial greenhouses, state and federal agencies, pharmaceutical and agricultural businesses, as ecological consultants, as natural resource managers, as well as other fields.
CURRICULUM Requirements SHEET (BLUE-SHEET)MU UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG DEGREE INFORMATION
Our curriculum in Plant Sciences is designed to be rigorous and challenging and to provide both depth of knowledge in botany as well a solid, broad background in the breadth of biology. Our philosophy is that our students should first be a biologists and then specialists within biological science. Because the plant sciences require a basic understanding of the physical world as revealed by the physical sciences, this program requires extensive coursework in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. This program combines rigorous training in science with a strong background and perspective in the liberal arts. Our goal is to prepare our students to meet the challenges of today's world and to be ready for the unknown challenges of the future. Thus we strongly believe that the best training for the future is to become a lifelong learner. The Biology faculty at Millersville is a group of such learners who attempt to teach students how to be critical thinkers. We help our students learn to write and speak well and to become proficient in analyzing and solving problems as well as technical experts.
The James C. Parks Memorial Herbarium Collection is housed in new facilities in Roddy and includes representatives of much of the local flora as well as species from around the world. Our excellent greenhouse facilities include three glass laboratories and a new house attached to the botany teaching laboratories. The courtyard of the Caputo and Roddy Halls complex has been planted as a demonstration of the use of native plants in landscaping and contains a model, artificial wetland. In addition the whole campus is planted with native and non-native trees and shrubs and is available for horticultural study. Our botanical facilities also include a histological laboratory and four large growth chambers.
We strongly believe that scientific research is an extremely valuable experience for students. Therefore, the members of the Biology Faculty maintains active research programs specifically geared to the participation and training of undergraduates. Not only do these activities provide extremely valuable training and experience for our marine biology students, but they help keep the faculty abreast of and participating in the advancement of biological knowledge.
Our Plant scientist students also benefit greatly from a campus with rich resources and expertise in a wide range of related subspecialties. Rigorous programs and outstanding faculties in meteorology, geology, chemistry, oceanography, environmental biology, and geography enhance the strength of our program. The Millersville University Environmental Institute (MUEI) serves as an organizational framework for all these programs and involves faculty, students and off-campus organizations in partnerships dedicated to research and education on matters relating to the understanding, management, and protection of the natural resources of the lower Susquehanna region.
Cooperative education can be an extremely valuable part of an undergraduate education. A number of your students in botany have taken advantage of this opportunity. Coop allows one to apply knowledge gained from regular courses in "real life" situations, and often coops can be extremely useful in making contacts and entry into the job market! Our Botany Option students often complete coop experiences with commercial greenhouses, plant propagation facilities, government agencies, and horticulture. The fact that these organizations continue to actively request more of our majors testifies to the quality of our students.
The graduates of our Plant scientists Option are quite successful. Most have gone on to do graduate study and/or post-doctoral work in the plant sciences at Penn State, Purdue, Duke, Cornell, Iowa State, and the Universities of Washington, Delaware, Maryland, California-Davis, Portland, and Kansas. A number are employed by federal and state agencies and private industry. Others hold faculty or research positions at the Universities of Pennsylvania, Southern Alabama, Alaska, and Georgia and the Smithsonian Institution.


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We've talked about the coaster crazies before. They're those park enthusiasts who love all-things-coasters to the point that they join a club.
…to the point that they go to meetings (and we're not talking about the 12-step type).
…to the point that they'll even wear silly clothes.
Enter Marty Moltz. He's one of our favorites.
Marty is a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts. He's also an attorney and, more recently, a judge.
He's also a snappy dresser. (If you like bright, clashing colors, that is.)
The year we opened The Legend, Marty arrived at the park delighted that he "matched" the flags (pink, purple and gold). And he did.
Marty has long been one of the coordinators of an ACE event called "No Coaster Con." That's right; no coasters. Just enthusiasts. And park reps who travel to Chicago on a cold, snowy day in January to talk about … their coasters.
I noticed on this year's flyer that No Coaster Con 2010 was declared "Dress Like Marty Day."
Although I didn't have a Hawaiian shirt to wear, our department thought maybe we could find one for Holidog. Thanks to Sylvia in our office, Holidog was soon dressed for the trip.
And Marty was so pleased:
Okay, so it's more like a muumuu…but Holidog was a good sport.
…as were the enthusiasts, who were putty in my hands singing along with "We Will Ride The Voyage!" to the tune of Queen's "We Will Rock You." (During lunch, a section of the ballroom spontaneously burst into an encore as they pounded the table and clapped to the beat.)
A communications snafu prevented The Gravity Group fellows from joining us in Chicago to talk about our new TimberLiner trains for Voyage.
So they stayed in Cincinnati, but Chad and Mike joined us via Skype:
There they were, sitting proudly in a TimberLiner car. Mike did most of the talking and at one point grabbed the camera to give us a close-up look at the underside of the train.
They even put up with my request to "go bouncy, bouncy" on the seats, to demonstrate the comfort-enhancing suspension.
It was a fun event with loads of enthusiasts and other park folks (including Jeffrey from Schlitterbahn, who snapped the above photo).
A question, though, for the attendees. Do you still have an earworm from our little ditty?
Ride it in the nighttime — for Voyage that is flight-time
Hands up in the air (yeah, I will someday)
You'll have fear on your face (it's no disgrace)
Flying through the tunnels at incredible pace, singing…
We will ride The Voyage! We will ride The Voyage!


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App Name | Covet Fashion - Dress Up Game v21.09.55 |
Genre | Casual, Games |
Size | 120.6 MB |
Latest Version | 21.09.55 |
Get it On | |
Update | 2021-08-12 |
Package Name | com.crowdstar.covetfashion |
Rating | 7.9 ( 763537 ) |
Installs | 10,000,000+ |
Live your most stylish life – virtually – in Covet Fashion, a shopping and dress up game! Build your digital dream closet as you shop and discover clothing and brands you love, plus get recognized for your style with incredible in-game prizes! Makeover your virtual model with fabulous items from real-world fashion brands and hundreds of unique hair and makeup styles. Win exclusive in-game prizes by styling outfits for different Style Challenges and voting on looks from millions of other fashion lovers!
SHOP NEW STYLES. We've partnered with brands like Calvin Klein, Rachel Zoe and Vince Camuto to bring you the latest fashions to obsess over. With over 175 brands to shop from you're sure to discover styles you love.
STYLE THE PERFECT OUTFIT. Choose from thousands of glamorous clothing and accessory items in addition to chic hair and makeup styles on our new diverse array of models to create looks for various styling challenges such as photo shoots, cocktails and red carpet fittings.
VOTE ON WHO WORE IT BEST. Cast your vote and decide what's hot on the Covet Fashion scene! Over hundreds of thousands of entries per styling challenge! Are other players' looks 5-star worthy or did they miss the mark?
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– For Android Oreo or later, clicking on Install unknown apps which will take you to a list of apps. Select the actual app through which you want to install the Covet Fashion – Dress Up Game app.
Or you can do it other way: Let's say, you have downloaded the Covet Fashion – Dress Up Game APK file on Google chrome or firefox browser on your phone.
Go to Settings > Apps & notifications or go to Settings > search for unknown > Open the app (Chrome, Firefox or file manager app etc) > Install unknown apps and enable Allow from this source
See the below screenshots that enables to install unknown apps on Oreo for Chrome app (you need to enable on the app from where you want to install the apk):


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How our tool analysing emotions on Twitter predicted Donald Trump win
As the world dissects the how and why of Donald Trump's presidential victory, pollsters are already coming under severe criticism for getting it so wrong. But a tool we created that analysed emotions towards the two candidates on Twitter accurately predicted the result. Unlike other poll predictors that just take a snapshot in time, our tool used real-time data from Twitter which provides a more accurate picture of who people are likely to vote for.
We first developed the tool, called EMOTIVE, in 2013 to predict whether another riot could happen in London following those in 2011. It can analyse thousands of tweets a second to extract from each tweet a direct expression of one of eight basic emotions: anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, surprise, shame and confusion.
We decided to use our tool to track emotions on Twitter around the world about the US presidential election for the three weeks leading up to the vote. During that period, our data showed that Trump continued to lead the race to the White House. Going by this tool, there were very few periods of time when Clinton was leading – contrary to what was being predicted by the polls.
The EMOTIVE system worked by looking at how much fluctuation there was in the number of tweets relating specific emotions towards either Trump and Clinton. The more tweets with reference to an emotion fluctuate – reflecting greater uncertainty towards a candidate – the fewer votes the model predicts a candidate is going to get. Crucially, it's not the volume of tweets that matter, but the "choppiness" that make the difference. This means that the model does not concern itself with the direction of the emotion or put value on one emotion over another – because an emotion such as anger can be positive or negative.
This first graph shows how emotive tweets towards Trump fluctuated in that final 24-hour period. The y axis here measures what we call an emotional score. The wider the band of colour, the greater the number of emotive tweets related to that particular emotion, which means a greater outpouring of emotion towards Trump. But there was not a large amount of fluctuation overall in how much each emotion was appearing in tweets – meaning more voters were feeling more certain about their support for Trump.
Now look at the second graph, showing the same data in relation to Hillary Clinton over a slightly longer period. This shows greater fluctuation – more spikes and dips – and meant she was predicted to win fewer votes.
A good gauge of the public mood
When we analysed the raw tweets we saw an unprecedented campaign with a race all about personalities, dominated by attacks on Trump and Clinton.
People who are more scared of #Trump than #Hillary are either
1. Stupid 2. Ignorant 3. Corrupt 4. Illegal— Spangladesh (@sspangler15) November 8, 2016
There was very little mention of policy in the tweets we analysed, nor the difference it could make to the US and the world. This campaign saw the working class find their voice via digital communication channels.
This is not the first time the EMOTIVE tool has been used to predict an election result that the pollsters got wrong. In 2015, the system correctly predicted the outcome of the UK general election. And it has been put to other uses too. Another study looked at reactions to the November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks to potentially help survey those who would be at risk of post-traumatic stress.
Being able to monitor millions of digital sensors via Twitter and use them to map emotion provides a way to gauge the mood music of the average person on the street. And it is possible to get a real-life insight into what people really think about two candidates in an election.
In the case of the 2016 presidential elections, this is possibly why the polls were wrong throughout – often they were seen as the establishment trying to interfere in swaying opinion. While polls only provide a snapshot of that moment it time, systems such as EMOTIVE provide ongoing real-time analysis, which tends to provide a much more accurate picture of the landscape – and is proving good way at predicting which way elections may go.
Tom Jackson, Professor of Information and Knowledge Management, Associate Dean Research, Director of the Centre for Information Management, Loughborough University and Martin Sykora, Lecturer in Information Management,
Loughborough UniversityThis article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.


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"I not into describing anything because I don't care," says M. Shawn Crahan (aka Clown) of the studio album that Slipknot will begin recording sometime in 2013. "I care that my brother Joey [Jordison] is doing it, 'cause he needs to. I care that Corey [Taylor] is writing, I care that I'm working on art. I have to concentrate on today. I'm just happy that everybody is going along with the healing process the way they need to."
It's been a tumultuous couple of years for the Slipknot family. Following the tragic 2010 death of bassist and co-founder Paul Gray, the band took an extended hiatus to grieve. For a time, the group's future was uncertain. Then, in 2011, they returned to the stage for a series of festival shows with onetime member, founding guitarist Donnie Steele, playing bass from behind the stage.
Currently, the group are co-headlining the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival with Slayer, and in August will stage their very own Knotfest (although it looks as though guitarist Jim Root will be missing from many of the dates due to a burst appendix). In recent weeks, Slipknot dropped the 19-song compilation, Antennas To Hell, and Crahan released his first-ever art book collection of photography called The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey (see a selection of images from the set in the gallery right here).
Crahan sat down with MusicRadar to discuss Root's condition, the state of the band, plans for recording, his book and his intense interest in art.
How's Jim doing? Is he going to be OK?
"Jim's doing good. You know, there's a lot of talk that he might come back. I don't know all of the specifics. It's pretty dangerous what happened - an appendix erupted - but it's a godsend that it happened at home and not on tour. He could've done a big jump and who knows?
"But he's doing good, and his spirits are good. He extends his love to everyone and wishes he could be out here. The 'Knot is his thing. He's missing being out with his immediate family, the 'Knot, and his extended immediate family, the fans."
Who's filling in temporarily while Jim is convalescing at home?
"We've got a couple of guys, but I'll just leave it up to you to figure out. We just try to give Jim the respect - it's not like we don't want to give those guys respect - but it's more about Jim right now. That's all it is. No disrespect to anybody. The guys are working their asses off, and we're much appreciative. But it's best to keep what's real and what's going on now, and work on what it is later."
Well, we certainly hope Jim is going to be all right. We wish him all the best.
"Thank you."
Recently, you gave an interview where you offered some rather colorful thoughts regarding bands doing "greatest hits" collections. That said, how do you view Antennas To Hell?
"The best I'll give you is 'compilation,' because I hate all that shit. And the reason I hate it is because it's a made-up, corporate fucking thing. And if it's going to be so corporate, how come it doesn't count off my record deal? So they can stick it up their ass."
Clown on stage with Slipknot in Las Vegas, Nevada, 2009. © Scott Harrison/Retna Ltd./Corbis
"Basically, to me, I try to make things as artistic as possible, and there's many, many solutions here. The first solution is, you're buying a CD that spans 12 years and four records, put in an order by us, creating a different listening experience for yourself or with your friends. Not even a machine could pick this order.
"Number two: I'm a stickler for art. I'm not going to put a single sleeve in the cover and have the corporate world put the largest amount of money in their pocket. I try to go out and make iconic art. I want it to be something you can wear, that you can put on your T-shirt and have your parents ask you about. So I've got a rather large booklet in it, with a lot of serious art and a lot of serious thought. You get the listening experience and you get art.
"Third of all, randomly, you get a 2009 CD of the Download festival. Instead of selling something later, let's include it with this. And then finally, I took two songs and I remixed them, using elements of each song, and they're all three minutes and 20 seconds. I know there's some label stuff at the end, some bullshit they added. But I only took elements; I don't want to re-create Slipknot songs because those songs are God to people.
"On top of those songs, I did a montage of each member. Ten total, one for each member and one for the band. Ten remixes, 10 montages, making 10 videos - on the third disc you get that. We're calling those the 'Broadcast From Hell.'
"Because of the economy and the way things are, we're going the extra step. I know some people will think, 'Well, shit, you're offering one disc, two discs or three discs' - but it's because we want to give you that respect. It's your choice, we're not forcing anything down.
"This literally is me going against the grain, because I'm not going to be some guy, hired for 10 grand that I gotta pay taxes on, next to some woman going, 'And in the 2000s, there were these hits; let's go back to that great one, blah blah blah.' Those people should be on stage playing their fucking music. I hate that shit."
The current situation with Jim notwithstanding, how are the shows going?
"They're great. You cannot kill what you did not create, and we created this. Yes, we have a fallen soldier, but he's not gone. He's just had something that's happened to him, and he'll be back. The shows have been great - business as usual. We've got no complaints."
Going out and playing shows without Paul Gray - has it been any easier lately? Are the wounds still open?
"Well… the wound is a wound. It's something that's always going to be there. I can't speak for everybody, but it's always going to be there for me. My relationship with Paul is no different from your relationship with Paul, whether you met him or not, whether he touched you with his songwriting - whatever. I miss him. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about him. I need him. The grieving process… man, I find myself just grieving every other day."
So now it's official that Slipknot will record a new studio album, but for a while that was very much up in the air. Corey, especially, wasn't so sure…
"It's really kind of a joke on all the press. We play around with people. We know what we're doing, but we just wonder if everybody else knows what they're doing. Editors have their questions that they pressure their interviewers to ask, and then the way they portray is the want they want to and start shit. So we start shit. We could start more shit than most people could ever stir up, and it could be pretty rotten for any magazine, any paper, any interviewer and especially any fucking editor.
"I can get to anybody. I can get to anybody's boss. I can ask about their dead dad, so don't ask me about what my future is because I'm not a fortune teller. I can say, 'Hey, you're going to get hit by a car tonight. Do you want to talk about that? No, you do not.' If Corey wants to say that he's not ready to do a record right now and he doesn't know the future, that just means 'Hey man, can you predict the future?'
"I mean, come on. Can you imagine the world without Slipknot? Give a brother a break. It's been over two years now. Things are getting better. Joey's got 30 fucking songs, Corey's got lyrics and song titles, I've got my art - everybody's doing their thing, man. You can't stop us. We're not going to stop for anybody but ourselves, and we haven't talked about stopping for ourselves."
Let's talk about your art book, The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey. The photos are quite striking. How did you start working with Polaroids?
"When the band was first getting shot back in the day, they would take Polaroids of us to make sure the lighting and everything was cool. I got obsessed with the instant gratification of the here and the now. Basically, it's been in the making for 11 years and it's been done for three years.
"After I started Slipknot, I was very honored because I got in touch with the masses. But I was very down on myself because I dropped out of college, which meant I dropped out on myself. I felt like I didn't give myself the chance to prove that I could learn, especially since I would've gone in the art world.
"The whole book is based on this: The world thinks it's perfect. So what I would do is, I'd take a Polaroid… and I would destroy, de-manufacture and deconstruct the Polaroid by bending it. You've got three to seven seconds to manipulate the colors. I did anything and everything you could think of, from urinating on them, throwing them in a microwave, leave 'em outside overnight, whatever, destroying this idea of 'perfectness.'
"I treated this like I was going to school, so in 11 years I've got my bachelor's, my master's and pretty much my PhD. I'm very big into the action plus the reaction equals the result. The action is destruction, destroying, de-manufacturing, and the result is originality. I'm destroying something that becomes something that becomes original unto itself."
Even though you dropped out of college, did you study art on your own?
"Yeah, man. I'm on what you call the Rock 'n' Roll Scholarship.' I've been fortunate to have been in Paris a dozen times, where I've gone to the Louvre. I'm very big on Impressionistic paintings. I've seen all of these things first-hand. One of the things I love about touring Europe is, I can go outside and walk and see something that was built in the 11th Century - not like America where they tear everything down and put up a fucking Wal-Mart."
YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/user/slipknot?feature=results_main
See, what's interesting is, because of your travels, you've had a more comprehensive art education than if you had stayed in school.
"Absolutely. I mean, what I've applied to my process is surreal. I've been inside the Anne Frank house. You've only read about Anne Frank in grade school. I've been in it. I've seen the diary. Things that teachers couldn't teach you.
"I've been to Dachau. I've stuck my head in an oven. You walk through the door and it says 'People died here.' You can't help but start crying… Getting back to what you said about my education, no school is going to fly you to Dachau. You're going to read about it, but you can't see it, touch it, smell it, taste it, feel it. For me, the minute you walk in, there's a bunch of pictures of yesteryear… You're connecting dots. You don't learn that in school.
"I'd like to say one last thing: I just want to say thank you to all of our fans out there for the posts, the texts, the letters, the prayers, the blessings - over the airwaves, below the ground - the energy, however you distribute it through whatever channels. Much needed, much needed. We're honored to represent a culture, and we're blessed to have our fans in this time of need. We could've never asked for a better family to have, and I think this is the only time I can speak on behalf of my band that we love each and every one of our fans, so thank you."


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Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders, by Eric Cantor, Paul Ryan, and Kevin McCarthy (Click for Amazon book review)
BOOK REVIEW by OnTheIssues.org: The three "Young Guns" of the House of Representatives are Rep. Paul Ryan (R, WI-1), Rep. Eric Cantor (R, VA-7), and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R, CA-22). They represent the "new generation of conservative leaders" because of their leadership positions and their ages: Ryan, aged 41, is the Budget Committee Chair; Cantor, aged 47, is the House Majority Leader, and McCarthy, aged 46, is House Majority Whip. The term "Young Guns" was invented in October 2007 in an article in The Weekly Standard (p. 155), and the threesome adopted the name and extended it to a group of other House members which they selected (p. 195-196). The criteria for status as a Young Gun is that the Representative is "willing to be proactive and go on the offense to change this House" (p. 156) That translates to being an activist conservative Republican who prefers tax and spending cuts to Obama's stimulus bill and ObamaCare. The threesome also established, in 2009, a House organization called the "House Republican Economic Recovery Working Group" (p. 193). The organization opposes the Democrats' stimulus bill, and most importantly, offers an alternative:
Most importantly, this book, and this threesome of Representatives, offer alternatives to the Democratic plans. The book hence outlines the GOP platform for the House races of 2010 and 2012. The results of 2010 made the authors Majority leadership instead of Minority leadership; the 2012 plan is to nationalize the House election, like Newt Gingrich did in 1994, and to extend that nationalization to the presidential race. Rep. Ryan, as Budget Committee chair, offered a formal alternative to Pres. Obama's budget in 2011. The book also offers an alternative to ObamaCare (p. 76, and p. 91-108) and general ideas on alternatives for other issues (outlined in the rest of the excerpts below). This group, however, is most assuredly partisan. They do not share Pres. Obama's goal of non-partisan interaction with the opposition, and they share most of the standard party-bashing that has become the distasteful daily repertoire on the House floor and in election campaigns. They believe that the Democrats are always wrong, and more importantly they believe that the Democrats are poorly motivated. While that is typical political rhetoric, it would be great to see SOME leaders understand that the opposition is well-intended even when they disagree. They discuss the "party of No" issue (p. 52), and justify that attitude as "principled opposition." That's fine, but what's missing in this book is any recognition that both parties want what's best for America and for Americans. The book's most extreme partisanship applies to the term "Progressivist." That is not actually a political term, but seems intended as nothing more than a political insult. Republicans in recent years have taken to saying "the Democrat Party," as an insulting term for "the Democratic Party" (there is no "Democrat Party," and no one uses that term except in a derogatory manner). The authors, evidently, attempt here to invent a new derogatory term, "Progressivist," (p. 98, p. 112, p. 129-132) to describe the progressive faction of the Democratic Party. Most unfortunately, the authors misunderstand the term "progressive," which they pretend is just a synonym for "liberal" (p. 130). Rep. Ryan, in particular, outlines the history of "progressivism" -- describing it accurately as seeing the Constitution as a "living document" (p. 131) -- but ignores that the progressives are now an important and distinct faction (Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden represented the liberal faction in 2008; Barack Obama represented the progressive faction). The "Young Guns" distinguish themselves from the mainstream Republican Party in much the same way that the progressives distinguish themselves from the mainstream Democratic Party -- focusing on political activism and policy alternatives . Dismissing the progressive faction as "Progressivists" is like dismissing the libertarian faction of the Republican Party as "libertarianists" and pretending that Ron Paul is just a conservative who doesn't like the term "conservative." This is an important book because the three authors are important leaders of the Republican party. They will likely go on to Senate races, Gubernatorial races, and perhaps a presidential race circa 2024. Understanding their views, and their differences with the rest of the Republican Party, helps the reader understand the future of American politics. -- Jesse Gordon, editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org, October 2010
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Wulfstan, (died May 28, 1023, York, Eng.), bishop of London, 996–1002, archbishop of York, 1002–23, and bishop of Worcester, 1002–16, the author of many Old English homilies, treatises, and law codes. He was a product of the Benedictine revival and probably had some early connection with one of the Fenland abbeys, but nothing is known of him with certainty before he became a bishop.
Wulfstan wrote in a distinctive rhetorical and rhythmic style, which has enabled the canon of his work to be established. From 1008 he was adviser to the kings Aethelred and Canute and drafted their laws; it was probably he who inspired the latter to reign as a Christian king and thus prevented the Danish conquest from being a disaster to Anglo-Saxon civilization. He was interested in problems of government and the arrangement of society, as is shown by the work known as Institutes of Polity, which describes the responsibilities of all classes, from the king down, and defines the relative powers of church and state. He was also deeply concerned with the reform of the church. He studied canonical literature, asked Aelfric to write two pastoral letters for him, and was himself the author of the text known as The Canons of Edgar, a guide for parish priests. His most famous work, the Sermo Lupi ad Anglos ("Sermon of Wolf to the English"), is an impassioned call to his countrymen to repentance and reform in 1014, after Aethelred had been driven out by the Danish invasions of King Sweyn.


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Also running to reclaim CD23 for the Democrats is the man who last held it for the Dems, Ciro Rodriguez. Rodriguez served five terms in the State House before being elected to CD28 in 1996, where he served until being defeated by Rep. Henry Cuellar in the 2004 primary after the DeLay re-redistricting. He then won a special election in 2006 in the re-redrawn CD23 and served two more terms. Rodriguez was a member of the House Veterans Affairs, Armed Services and Resources Committees while in CD28, and Vice Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee during his terms in CD23. He has also been Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Here's the interview:
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This is a simple hyperlink control that can be plugged into any dialog. There are already a few examples of this in circulation (PJ Naughter, and one from Paul DiLascia from MSJ) but none had all the features that I wanted. I have used the GotoURL function by Stuart Patterson in the Aug 97 WDJ. It is more robust than a simple ShellExecute, and I have modified it to be a little more Unicode friendly.
The hyperlink is initially coloured blue, but changes colour when the cursor is over it, and after the user has clicked on it. The cursor that appears when the mouse pointer is over the link can easily be set using CHyperLink::SetLinkCursor, as can the link colours and underlining. The default cursor is a small pointing hand (cursor #106 from the winhlp32.exe file - Thanks to Paul DiLascia of MSJ for that one). There is also a tooltip for the link that dispalys the underlying URL of the control.
The link has three underline modes which are set using CHyperLink::SetUnderline:
To use the hyperlink control, just create a static control (eg IDC_HYPERLINK) and attach it to a member variable of type CHyperLink. The URL for the link is taken as the caption of the static control unless otherwise specified. If no caption for the control is specified then it is set as the URL. If neither exists, then a debug assertion occurs.
The control can auto-size itself to fit the size of the caption (to preserve a true hyperlink look and feel). The resizing will honour the
The control is very simple. The button click and colour notifications are handled by the control, and appropriate fonts and colours selected according to the state of the link. The only tricky bit is handling the button click. In order to do this the static control must have the SS_NOTIFY bit set and a ON_CONTROL_REFLECT handler for the STN_CLICKED message is installed.
To actually follow the link, ShellExecute is called to open the URL, but if this fails, then the registry is examined in order to find a likely candidate for .htm files. If one is found then this it is launched with the hope that it can handle the URL string supplied. In any case, an error message is displayed on failure.
void SetURL(CString strURL); // Get and set the target URL for the link CString GetURL(); // Set (and get) the Link (unvisited and unvisited) colours void SetColours(COLORREF crLinkColour, COLORREF crVisitedColour COLORREF crHoverColour = -1); COLORREF GetLinkColour(); COLORREF GetVisitedColour(); COLORREF GetHoverColour(); // Set (and get) whether or not the link has been visited void SetVisited(BOOL bVisited = TRUE); BOOL GetVisited(); void SetLinkCursor(HCURSOR hCursor); // Set the cursor for the link // Set (and get) whether or not ot underline the link) void SetUnderline(int nUnderline = CHyperLink::ulHover); int GetUnderline(); // Set (and get) whether to autosize the control to fit the caption text void SetAutoSize(BOOL bAutoSize = TRUE); BOOL GetAutoSize();
Note on SetColour: This allows the unvisited/visited and hover colours to be specifed. If the Hover colour (the colour the link appears when the cursor is over it) is -1, then the system highlight colour is used.
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const UINT NEAR WM_HYPERLINK_NOTYFY_PARENT_CLICK = ::RegisterWindowMessage(_T("WM_HYPERLINK_NOTYFY_PARENT_CLICK"));
void CHyperLink::OnClicked() { m_bOverControl = FALSE; // ++++++++++++ // ADD: // special case - if no URL is provided just inform parent that we have been clicked if (m_strURL.IsEmpty()) { GetParent()->PostMessage(WM_HYPERLINK_NOTYFY_PARENT_CLICK, (WPARAM)GetDlgCtrlID(), 0); return; } // ++++++++++++ int result = (int)GotoURL(m_strURL, SW_SHOW); .............. }
afx_msg LRESULT OnHyperlink(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) { if (wParam == IDC_STATIC_URL1) AfxMessageBox(L"Url1"); else if (wParam == IDC_STATIC_URL2) AfxMessageBox(L"Url2"); return 1; };
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void CHyperLink::SetDefaultCursor() { if (m_hLinkCursor == NULL) // No cursor handle - load our own { #ifdef IDC_HAND m_hLinkCursor = ::LoadCursor(NULL, IDC_HAND); // Load Windows' hand cursor if (m_hLinkCursor == NULL) // if not available, load it from winhlp32.exe #endif { // Get the windows directory CString strWndDir; GetWindowsDirectory(strWndDir.GetBuffer(MAX_PATH), MAX_PATH); strWndDir.ReleaseBuffer(); strWndDir += _T("\\winhlp32.exe"); // This retrieves cursor #106 from winhlp32.exe, which is a hand pointer HMODULE hModule = LoadLibrary(strWndDir); if (hModule) { HCURSOR hHandCursor = ::LoadCursor(hModule, MAKEINTRESOURCE(106)); if (hHandCursor) m_hLinkCursor = CopyCursor(hHandCursor); } FreeLibrary(hModule); } } }
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Arteriovenous Malformations Treatment Using the Gamma Knife
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick offers noninvasive treatment for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) using the Gamma Knife, a radiosurgery treatment method.
What Is Arteriovenous Malformation?
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects of the circulatory system that are generally believed to arise during embryonic or fetal development or soon after birth. They are comprised of snarled tangles of arteries and veins. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's cells; veins return oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and heart. The absence of capillaries—small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins—creates a shortcut for blood to pass directly from arteries to veins.
The presence of an AVM disrupts this vital cyclical process. Although AVMs can develop in many different sites, those located in the brain or spinal cord—the two parts of the central nervous system—can have especially widespread effects on the body.
AVMs of the brain or spinal cord (neurological AVMs) are believed to affect approximately 300,000 Americans. They occur in males and females of all racial or ethnic backgrounds at roughly equal rates.
Treatment Options for AVM
Specific treatment for arteriovenous malformations will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health and medical history
- Type, location and size of the AVM
- Extent of the condition
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the condition
- Your opinion or preference
Medication can often alleviate general symptoms such as headache, back pain and seizures caused by AVMs and other vascular lesions. However, the definitive treatment for AVMs is either surgery or focused irradiation therapy such as the Gamma Knife.


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U.S. Attorney Thomas Walker said 28-year-old Hysen Sherifi was found guilty Thursday of nine counts related to the murder-for-hire plot. Sherifi will be sentenced in February, when he faces a maximum sentence of life behind bars.
Sherifi's brother and a friend also were charged in the murder-for-hire case and testified against Sherifi after reaching plea agreements with prosecutors.
Sherifi has said that he was arrested because of his Muslim faith. He was sentenced in January to 45 years in prison for plots to attack the Marine base at Quantico, Va., and overseas targets.


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'Nava-ratri' is one of the most important Hindu festivals in the country. It is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm all over the country. It is celebrated twice a year -once in Chaitra (March-April) and the other in Ashwin (September-October). Navartra literally means 'nine auspicious nights'. It is actually the worship of the Goddess of power in order to seek her protection from any possible kind of threat and calamities that may destroy the peaceful life of people on earth. As she is the goddess of power, she is believed to have the power of creation, preservation and destruction.
Nine Days Navaratri Celebrations
Navaratri is separated into sets of three days i.e. into three sets. These sets are made in order to adore different facets of the supreme goddess. On the initial three days, the Goddess is invoked as the supreme powerful force called Durga. Goddess Durga is meant to all our contaminations, evils and defects. On the next three days, she is worshipped as the mother of spiritual wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, She is the one who is considered to have the power of showering on her devotees with the blessings of never-ending wealth. In the final set of three days, the Goddess is worshipped as the goddess of wisdom, Saraswati. The one is responsible for spiritual enlightenment and overall success in life.
She is also worshipped under nine different names for the nine days in Navratri. Every day, she assumes a new character, a new look and a new duty. She is worshipped as Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri. For the initial six the Pooja celebrations are limited to home. The celebrations acquire a festive form since the seventh day when the festivities of Navratri surround the atmosphere.
First Day Pooja
The first form of Goddess Durga is called Shailputri . She is considered the daughter of the Himalayas. She is a form of Shakti, the consort of Lord Shiva.
Second Day Pooja
The second form of Goddess Durga is known as 'Brahmacharini'. Her name is derivative of the word 'Brahma', which means 'Tapa' or penace. She is also a form of Uma or Parvati, a form of Mata Shakti.
Third Day Pooja
On the third day the goddess is worshipped as Chandraghanta. She is the symbolic representation of beauty and bravery.
Fourth Day Pooja
Kushmanda, is the form of the goddess which is worshipped on the fourth day. It is believed that Kushmanda is the creator of the entire Universe and she has created the entire Universe by her laugh.
Fifth Day Pooja
On the fifth day, the form of Goddess is called Skand Mata. She is actually called so because she is here represented as the mother of Skanda, the chief warrior of the Gods army.
Sixth Day Pooja
On the sixth day, the goddess is worshipped as Katyayani. Seated on her vehicle lion, Katyayani has three eyes and four hands.
Seventh Day Pooja
On the seventh day, the Goddess is worshipped as 'Kalratri'. As the name suggests, Kalrati is as black as a dark night. She has four hands, she is meant to make the devotees fearless.
Eighth Day Pooja
On the eight day, the Mata Rani is worshipped as 'Maha Gauri'. She is considered to extremely beautiful, white like snow and accessorized with white colored ornaments. She represents calmness and exhibits wisdom.
Ninth Day Pooja
On the ninth day, Durga is worshipped as Siddhidatri. It is believed she consists of all the eight siddhis. She lives on lotus and is worshipped by all the Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Sadhakas and Yogis.


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Jamie Lynn: No Longer Pregnant
Jamie Lynn Spears is no longer an unwed pregnant teen -- she's now an unwed teen mother of a baby girl, y'all!
JL walked into the Mississippi Southwest Regional Medical Center around 4:30 A.M. this morning ... and squeezed out the 6 lb 10 oz pup just a few hours later. We're told Jamie Lynn was "extremely nervous" before the birth, and started to panic about going into labor. But our spies tell us big sister Brit, who had flown in the day before, "made a big difference" and helped a ton -- giving her advice, support and encouragement.
We also hear JL's bro Brian was on family patrol, calling everyone with the news. As for a name -- the kids didn't narrow it down til the very last second. People says lil' Spears' will be called Maddie Briann.


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New Car/Review
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD (2002)
SEE ALSO: Chevrolet Buyer's Guide
by Carey Russ
Niche marketing is a popular term in the auto business. Target a product to a very specific group of potential buyers, and you're more likely to make a sale, or so the theory goes. Midsized family sedans may not be sold this way, but an increasing number of vehicles are.
The new Chevrolet Avalanche is a fine example of niche marketing. What is the niche? Who is the target? If you grew up on "Transformer" toys, are fascinated by multi-purpose tools like Swiss Army (tm) knives and Leatherman (tm) tools, and have an active lifestyle, the Avalanche just might interest you.
The Avalanche is billed by Chevy's spokespeople as "the world's first Ultimate Utility Vehicle" or UUV. Like some other new vehicles, it's a cross between a sport-utility vehicle and a pickup truck. Like a crew-cab pickup, or one of the other new SUV/pickup hybrids, the Avalanche has four full-sized, front-hinged doors, ample space for five people, and a shorter-than-usual cargo bed and optional bed extender. But...here's where the trick stuff shows. What in other trucks is the fixed partition between the cab and bed is the "Midgate"(tm) in the Avalanche. With the rear passenger seat folded, the Midgate may be folded down to extend the bed from 5' 3" to a full eight feet long to carry the industry-standard 4x8 sheet of plywood. Or a couple of happy campers, especially with the available integrated tent. The backlight may be left in place or removed, allowing fresh air through the cabin. The three-piece cargo area cover is made of sturdy composite material, and is strong enough to sit on. Each piece may be removed separately, the better to carry awkward cargo like small trees or large shrubs. The tailgate locks for security, and there are large lockable "Top Box" storage spaces in each side of the cargo bed. All external locks -- doors, tailgate, and Top Box -- use the same key.
Two versions of the Avalanche are offered. The 1500 model uses a 5.3 liter, 285-hp V8, and the 2500 has the 8.1-liter, 340-hp "big block" V8. Both are offered in rear- or four-wheel drive trim. I've been driving a 4WD 1500 for the past week, and it's been an interesting experience. The Avalanche is as comfortable as the Suburban that is hidden inside, and the "Convert-a-Cab"(tm) system is truly amazing and entertaining - there should be a possible cab/bed configuration for any possible purpose. It's the largest multi-purpose tool yet made.
APPEARANCE: The Avalanche started life as a concept vehicle a couple of years ago, and has made it to production relatively unchanged. It's more highly styled than most pickups or SUVs, with a bold, angular front emphasizing the Chevrolet "bow tie" logo, prominent fender flares, and plenty of lower body cladding. The large passenger cabin sits in the middle of the wheelbase, and the plastic composite flying buttress behind the cabin moves the visual center toward the rear. Large, angular taillights complete the industrial tool look.
COMFORT: Despite its macho look inside and out, the Avalanche is surprisingly comfortable and designed for practicality. Puddle lights on the outside rear view mirrors aid access at night. Although the basic interior design is the same as in other GM full-size trucks, that's no negative criticism as controls and instruments are placed for easy use and visibility. The industrial "skid plate" pattern on the cloth inserts in the seats and door panels is unique, and fits the Avalanche's character. Patterned rubber floor mats are also appropriate. There is plenty of room for five full-sized people with front buckets, or six with the 40/20/40 bench, and the covered bed area makes for a truly huge, and secure, trunk. As mentioned above, the interior and bed may be configured in many different ways, and each "Top Box" holds more than the average sports coupe trunk. The Avalanche has a combination of comfort and versatility found nowhere else.
SAFETY: The 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche has four-wheel antilock disc brakes and front and front side air bags.
ROADABILITY: The Avalanche is really a Suburban in disguise. It shares the `Burb's wheelbase and suspension, and so has nearly identical ride and handling characteristics. The 1500 model has a solid rear axle with 5-link location and coil springs for a very smooth ride and no axle tramp over rough surfaces. The push-button four-wheel drive system is easily operated. The Chevy Avalanche feels like an SUV or car, not a pickup.
PERFORMANCE: With a maximum of 285 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, the Avalanche 1500's 5.3-liter V8 is well-suited to any task asked of it. As in other GM trucks, the four-speed electronically- controlled automatic transmission has a "tow/haul" mode for more efficient towing. Towing capacity is healthy at 8100 lbs, but hauling suffers in comparison to a regular pickup at 600 lbs. Still, that's enough for plenty of things, as heavier equipment like motorcycles, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft make more sense on trailers.
CONCLUSIONS: Is it a pickup or is it an SUV? No, it's the Chevy Avalanche, the Ultimate Utility Vehicle.
SPECIFICATIONS 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD Base Price $ 33,245 Price As Tested $ 37,556 Engine Type 16 valve pushrod overhead valve V8 Engine Size 5.3 liters / 327 cu. in. Horsepower 285 @ 5200 rpm Torque (lb-ft) 325 @ 4000 rpm Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic Wheelbase / Length 130 in. / 221.7 in. Curb Weight 5678 lbs. Pounds Per Horsepower 19.9 Fuel Capacity 31 gal. Fuel Requirement unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane Tires P265/70 SR17 Goodyear Wrangler Brakes, front/rear 4-wheel vented disc Suspension, front/rear independent double wishbone with torsion bars / solid axle with coil springs and 5-link linkage Ground clearance 8.8 inches Drivetrain front engine, on-demand four-wheel drive PERFORMANCE EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 13 / 17 / 13 0 to 60 mph 8.5 sec Towing capacity 8100 lbs OPTIONS AND CHARGES 6-way power bucket seats with sport leather and cloth trim $1,115 Power sunroof $1,095 Off-road package - includes: P265/70R17 off-road- rated tires, specially-tuned shock absorbers and springs, locking rear differential, skid shields, high-capacity air filter, aggressive floormats, 17-inch aluminum wheels $ 835 Convenience package includes: self-dimming driver's-side mirror, OnStar communications system with 1-year subscription, electronic climate control $ 546 Destination charge $ 720


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Science, philosophy and evolution have ushered in a new and long overdue perspective on aging. Considering the size of the baby boomer market, the influences of cultural diversity and the predictable power of a historically momentous generation to effect change, is it any wonder perspectives are shifting? It has been said "50 is the new 30," and ad man Donny Deutsch (The Big Idea, November 10, 2006) has said, "Take age off the table and extend your brand." This implies that the future is the focus—don't look back. Taking that sentiment at face value, clearly the face of aging is being redefined, and today's beauty marketers, at the center of this story, are partially responsible.
The power of the particular demographic around which the entire antiaging category centers cannot be underestimated. Characteristically, the boomer generation hasn't remained silent and demure about anything, and aging skin, less than perfectly taut and toned bodies as well as graying manes cannot reduce this segment of the population to invisibility. One glance at the movers and shakers in the beauty industry finds incredibly talented, frequently seasoned professionals at the helm. And while the silver screen may be largely inhabited by ingénues, icons of Hollywood, politics, theater, music, art and literature are increasingly those whose beauty exemplifies lives well-lived.
Worldwide, the forecast market for antiaging and nourishing products in the year 2010, is expected to be $15.8 billion. The current world figure for antiagers and nourishers is $11.3 billion (as of 2005), not an insignificant sum. An evolved approach to tapping into this demographic is stirring the imaginations of marketers and stimulating consumer spending.
Media Offers the Message
More magazine has featured Susan Sarandon, looking fabulous at 59, and Sharon Stone, "Fiery at 48," on its cover—providing a defining perspective on a generation of women who are empowered, confident and resourceful. Lois Joy Johnson, beauty and fashion director, More, offered these insights into the new face of beauty.
On marketing to consumers over 40, Johnson said, "Products that target the skin, hair and makeup concerns of women (over) 40 have been around for decades, but the dramatic increase in the number of products available at every price point shows just how powerful this consumer demo is to beauty brands. The intrigue about what's new and what's best never slacks as thousands of new antiaging options a year get our attention."
Johnson notes that product appeal has moved beyond basics. "If it firms, brightens, smoothes, fills or plumps we're interested. If it has antioxidants, botanicals and increases 'glow' or radiance, we're ready to plunk down our credit cards. Even categories like shampoos, conditioners and hair color have moved beyond basics and are packed with vitamins and botanicals that counteract thinning, chemical processing and heat styling. There has been an expansion of luxury products from brands such as Estée Lauder, Chanel, La Mer and Dior for this consumer, who has the money to afford pricey products like face creams for $350 and upward if she chooses. Dermatological and spa procedures like microdermabrasion, peels, hair masks, tooth whitening kits, body polishers and wrinkle relaxers are part of the at-home arsenal now and appeal to time-crunched women who work and want to maintain their looks easily," said Johnson.
Women today are celebrating their individuality, empowerment and confidence, with beauty that goes way beyond a one-dimensional definition. Johnson adds, "When it comes to advertising, nothing gets our attention better than our peers, so it's no surprise that 40-plus celebs are the newest, hottest faces for ad campaigns. As long as the attitude and image is age celebratory and the message is 'we're clearly not trying to look 25 again,' we love it."
Revlon got things rolling with Susan Sarandon and Julianne Moore, and now Sharon Stone is a face for Dior; Diane Keaton, 60, for L'Oréal Paris; Christie Brinkley, 52, for Cover Girl; and so on. You're not seeing 25-year-olds selling wrinkle creams anymore. It's reassuring, too, that most of these celebs are imaged in a realistic way. Keaton, for example, is not retouched for her L'Oréal Age Perfect ads. The positive response from women to her ads has been overwhelming.
In May 2006, L'Oréal Paris signed Academy Award-winning actress Keaton to an exclusive contract as a spokesperson for the company and its brands. Keaton said, "I love that L'Oréal is found all over the world and is made for women of all ages, and for women of all skin and hair colors." The message is inclusive and empowering. Coming from a woman who has won accolades as a performer, director and producer, it communicates both success and authenticity.
The TV ads, which feature Keaton in her signature white pantsuit, show the 60-year-old speaking directly to the viewer, sharing her beliefs in aging authentically and using L'Oréal Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Moisturizer to make her skin resilient, more toned and redensified.
"We have had an incredible response from so many women to the news that L'Oréal signed Diane Keaton as a spokesperson," said Carol Hamilton, president of the L'Oréal Paris division of L'Oreal USA, Inc. "Diane is an exemplary role model for women in every stage of their lives, and especially for women of her generation. She possesses such a luminous beauty and personality, is incredibly smart and truly cares about how women feel about themselves."
"Advertising is gearing more toward the 40-plus market in the beauty and health arenas, and there has been a real need created by the market," said Johnson. "Our readers tell us they have never looked better. Most say they never looked this good in their 20s or 30s—and the reason is a focus on nutrition and fitness, better skin care and the self-knowledge and confidence that comes with age."
Redefining Beauty
Cosmetic companies—including Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, Beiersdorf, Cover Girl and Clarins—are part of a progressive environment that surrounds the marketing and promotion of "The New Face of Beauty," and products addressing aging skin have gone hand in hand with the personification. Beyond technology and scientific research, however, is the positioning of a product and brand, and the emotional connection that is created with consumers.
On its Web site, Beiersdorf, for example, combines the image of a vibrant, mature woman with research documentation to present a total picture of its latest innovation in antiaging—Nivea Visage DNAge Cell Renewal. A welcoming tag line reads, "Rejuvenate your skin from within. "Getting older is a fact, looking older is now history." Nivea Visage DNAge Cell Renewal is a system of day, night and eye care products targeting rejuvenation. The formulas contain cell-active folic acid and creatine to stimulate cell renewal from within, protect against future damage and leave skin firmness noticeably improved. Researchers at Beiersdorf say folic acid is involved in DNA synthesis and cell turnover. "The human body cannot produce (folic acid), we must get it from food," according to Beiersdorf.
From Functional to Fantastic
Caroline Pieper-Vogt, senior vice president of marketing, Clarins USA, notes the importance of looking at this consumer and understanding what she is experiencing at this time in her life.
"We take into account the needs of her skin and the physiology of skin at a mature age. We also look at her emotional needs and her lifestyle preferences. Her needs in these areas are certainly different than when she was younger, and we take them into consideration when it comes to formulations, packaging, product texture and size," she said.
The customers Clarins addresses are within three different maturing age groups—women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s-plus.
"The skin is extremely different at these stages, and women see themselves very differently in these decades," said Pieper-Vogt. "With our antiaging products, we delineate first by a woman's age and then by a specific need at that age. Needs become more specific with age and our products become more targeted as well."
For example, Clarins Line Prevention category is formulated for women in their 30s, Extra-Firming is targeted to women in their 40s and the Super Restorative line is designed for women in their 50s and those beyond.
"This category also treats very specific concerns that are relevant only to this age group," notes Pieper-Vogt. "We recently launched Super Restorative Redefining Body Care, which targets the midsection, as the abdomen and waist area tend to lose their shape as we mature. We developed this product to provide a smoother, firmer, more streamlined shape."
While Clarins doesn't have one particular spokesperson for the brand, their advertising visually represents their insights into this category.
A spokesmodel who captured the attention of baby boomers and has journeyed along with this generation, Christie Brinkley graces the CoverGirl advertising for Advanced Radiance Age Defying Liquid makeup, which states simply, "Look as young as you feel."
"Many women over 35 now seek antiaging and moisturizing as the primary benefits of their foundation," said Esi Eggleston Bracey, vice president and general manager, North America, Procter & Gamble. "However, they may not realize with traditional age-defying makeup, they have to trade radiance in order to minimize their skin's imperfections and vice versa. Advanced Radiance Age Defying Liquid Makeup meets women's needs with a one-of-a-kind dual approach—boosting brightness while also reducing the look of shadows, fine lines, discolorations and wrinkles. The overall effect is radiant skin instantly looking five years younger."
Every Woman Can Be Beautiful
In the immortal words of Estée Lauder, "Every woman can be beautiful," and, indeed, that is the leitmotif of the Lauder beauty philosophy. It has served millions of women well, and continues to weave its magic for women in any and every stage of life.
According to Marjorie Lau, vice president marketing, Estée Lauder North America, "Beauty is not about chronological age." Lau states that the Lauder core customer is over 35, and the focus is more on health, feeling good and looking your best at any age.
Consumers are diverse, and while some select "basic" cosmetics, others have more complex needs. Lauder products are designed to address those needs. "It all has to do with a person's attitude and how they define aging for themselves," said Lau.
In keeping with the company philosophy, Lau noted personalizing service and products are key strategies employed by the Lauder Companies.
A new online strategy that supports the launch of Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Protective Recovery Complex offers women an opportunity to share their beauty secrets. "Our goal was to launch a new product, Advanced Night Repair Concentrate, and reinforce the strong heritage of the existing franchise with an interactive program that would facilitate a word-of-mouth campaign among women. Today, more than ever, the success of a beauty product is dependent on women sharing their beauty secrets," said Lau.
The Lauder's www.thelittlebrownbottle.com site was launched in September 2006. Visitors will find history, customer testimonials, product information and tips on ways to relax and renew themselves. In addition, the final component of the Advanced Night Repair Concentrate online marketing campaign will be a media buy across a variety of Web platforms—including The New York Times, AOL and www.style.com. The Estée Lauder brand also has reached into the "blogosphere," and secured ad space on www.myfashionlife.com, www.agingfabulous and www.mommieswithstyle.com—in keeping with the company's "lifestyle orientation" for women of all ages in the global community.
Exploring the marketing messages of these top brands has revealed a striking consensus. Women of all ages are not only unique and beautiful, but are entitled to their dreams, aspirations and accomplishments. As the L'Oréal message reiterates, "Of course, we're worth it," and despite outdated sentiments relegating women of a certain age to relative obscurity, the new face of beautiful aging has emerged with a new face of confidence. Women, regardless of age or interests, form a beautiful, global community. Although new technology, innovative products and positive marketing have validated that perception, everyone knows that true beauty still comes from within.


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More than eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 30,000 British Columbians have been infected with the virus.
Are you one of them? You might not know, as many COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic, or may have been confused for a different infection.
Starting in November, LifeLabs is offering an antibody test to any British Columbians interested in one. According to the company, antibody testing, also known as serology testing, can help patients find out if they've had prior a infection, even if they were asymptomatic. For best results, the test should be performed three to four weeks following a COVID-19 infection, but antibodies can stick around for months.
As of Thursday (Nov. 25), at least 347,466 people in Canada have tested positive for COVID-19, although the real number of cases is thought to be much higher. A study by Canadian Blood Services found that less than one per cent of 37,373 blood samples collected across Canada (except Quebec and the Territories) from May 9 to June 18 had antibodies for COVID-19.
LifeLabs warns that a prior case of COVID-19 should not be used to imply immunity, and that all protective measures and public health orders must be followed regardless. It's also different from a diagnostic test, for example the PCR swab test, as those look for a current infection. Not having antibodies does not mean someone is not currently infected.
According to LifeLabs, about four per cent of people will not develop antibodies after a COVID-19 infection.
The test is done via blood sample, will cost $75 and is available in B.C. and Ontario for $75, and can only be done if a doctor signs off on it. Visit www.lifelabs.com for more information.
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Are you looking to hire a reliable roofing contractor for a new or replacement roof? If yes, you have come to the right place. Roof Crafters is a reliable licensed Livonia roofing contractor that can help you. We build new roofs. We also offer roof repair, maintenance, inspection, and replacement services. Our highly skilled and experienced roofing technicians are ready to take on your project professionally and complete it in a timely manner. Besides roofing, we do the kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling. We have been in the construction industry for many years, and you can count on our team to offer quality roofing and home remodeling services. Note that our roofing services are very affordable.
Livonia (Livonian: Līvõmō, Estonian: Liivimaa, Finnish: Liivinmaa, German and Scandinavian languages: Livland, archaic German: Liefland, Dutch: Lijfland, Latvian and Lithuanian: Livonija, Polish: Inflanty, archaic English: Livland, Liwlandia; Russian: Лифляндия, romanized: Liflyandiya) is a historical region on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. It is named after the Livonians, who lived on the shores of present-day Latvia. By the end of the 13th century, the name was extended to most of present-day Estonia and Latvia, which had been conquered during the Livonian Crusade (1193–1290) by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword. Medieval Livonia, or Terra Mariana, reached its greatest extent after Saint George's Night Uprising that in 1346 forced Denmark to sell the Duchy of Estonia (northern Estonia conquered by Denmark in the 13th century) to the State of the Teutonic Order. Livonia, as understood after the retreat of Denmark in 1346, bordered on the Gulf of Finland in the north, Lake Peipus and Russia to the east, and Lithuania to the south.
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